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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portimao to Braga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Braga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Braga:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portimao to Braga costing on average $40.
A train is $152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portimao to Braga costing on average $180.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139. The journey takes 7h 52m versus 5h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Portimao to Braga
How to get from Portimao to Braga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Braga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM9h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)7:00 AMBraga, Central de Camionagem$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM9h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)7:00 AMBraga, Central de Camionagem$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 54518:30 AM1h10Faro Airport9:40 AMPorto Airport$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 5905 · IC 672 · IC 7231:40 PM9h47Portimão11:27 PMBraga station$541One-way2 transfers
R 5903 · IC 672 · IC 7238:40 AM14h47Portimão11:27 PMBraga station$541One-way2 transfers
IR 881 · IC 672 · IC 72310:50 AM12h37Portimão11:27 PMBraga station$551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h25Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)5:25 PMBraga, Central de Camionagem$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM8h20Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:50 PMBraga, Central de Camionagem$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:20 PM7h50Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)8:10 PMBraga, Central de Camionagem$261One-way0 transfers
FR 54871:35 PM1h10Faro Airport2:45 PMPorto Airport$711One-way0 transfers
FR 82748:45 PM1h10Faro Airport9:55 PMPorto Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Braga:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portimao to Braga costing on average $40.
A train is $152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portimao to Braga costing on average $180.
Other travel options to Braga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Braga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Braga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Braga, Central de Camionagem.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express to go to Braga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Braga by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Braga by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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